WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has scheduled a first-time match between Jimmy Uso and Carmelo Hayes for tonight’s show. Hayes announced the match following his conversation with Aldis.
Alright… I got done talking to Slick Nick, and you know I always get my way. So, tonight it’s gonna be Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes, and Big Jim… make sure you bring them working shoes, and not those shoes you wore at WrestleMania 40.
HIM vs JIM #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/fNuWPy9ACK
— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) January 17, 2025
Jimmy Uso’s Recent Singles Competition History
Jimmy Uso competed in only two televised singles matches over the past year. He lost to his brother Jey Uso at WrestleMania XL, which led to Solo Sikoa removing him from The Bloodline. After returning from hiatus in October, Jimmy faced Sikoa on SmackDown but lost due to interference. A non-televised rematch against Sikoa in December also resulted in defeat.
The match adds to an already full card at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. Additional matches include Naomi and Bianca Belair against Candice LeRae and Nia Jax, Los Garza versus The Motor City Machine Guns, and Tiffany Stratton defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Bayley. Solo Sikoa will also make his return to SmackDown.
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